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overdelicate

/ˌəʊ.vəˈdel.ɪ.kət/

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adjective

/ˌəʊ.vəˈdel.ɪ.kət/C2formalobsolete
  • ruПрилагательное, описывающее что-то чрезмерно или излишне нежное, утончённое или чувствительное, часто до такой степени, что это становится непрактичным или неестественным.

An adjective describing something that is excessively or overly delicate, refined, or sensitive, often to the point of being impractical or affected.

  1. Excessively delicateC2formal

    Extremely or overly delicate, often to the point of being fragile, sensitive, or easily damaged.

    ruЧрезмерно нежный

    • The overdelicate mechanism of the antique clock required a specialist to repair.
    • Her overdelicate skin could not tolerate even the mildest soap.
    • The negotiations were an overdelicate matter, requiring immense tact and patience.

    Synonymsdaintydelicateeffetefragilefrailoverrefinedsensitivetender

    Antonymscoarsehardyroughstrongsturdytough

Forms
  • more overdelicate comparative form
  • most overdelicate superlative form
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